“They say a midget standin on the giant’s shoulder can see much
further than the giant…” Jay-Z, Blueprint 2, Hovi Baby
Dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants is a Western metaphor meaning “One who develops future intellectual pursuits by understanding the research and works created by notable thinkers of the past”; a contemporary interpretation (Wikipedia).
I graduated (again) last week (May 3rd) from a prestigious university in the South (non-HBCU sorry :-/). I can sum up my past 2 years with two words: endurance and support. It was three words but I lost my motivation after the first semester and thought about quiting after my second.
Now I stand as a young graduate on the shoulders of giants. The giants I refer to are those who’ve come before me intellectually and spiritually. The people in my life who’ve shaped my character. The authors of the books I’ve read (non academic) and the artists of the music I listen. I stand on top of their shoulders to see and reach for a new plateau, to write my name on the walls of history, to achieve the impossible.
I have big dreams. The past couple of months I’ve been shooting for a million. Now I got to step my game up and shoot for a billion. Holla at me!
Oh, before I forget, please comment. I'd like to know your thoughts.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Chantal // May 9, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Congrats!!!
I remember first meeting you about- hmm, 3 years ago…. And you were always so focused. Your brother always spoke highly about your intelligence. So, I had to meet you. I admire your ability to continue to move forward and not stop. You are definitely an inspiration. Now you have graduated and I’m graduating on the 15th of May. It’s a wonderful thing.
I am very proud of you and I wish you nothing but success. You worked hard and you proved that you are beyond the statistic and I respect your grind. You didn’t quit even when you wanted to. Continue to do what you do. You’re on the right track.
2 rey // May 11, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Thanks Chantal. Congratulations on your graduation as well. I know you too with your skills will do great things. Just stay focused!
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In one year I will cross that threshold of graduation yet again. Thanks for the inspiration.
4 Brittany // May 20, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Congrats. I’m sure it was hard but you did it…its over now!
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